US ambassador says Trump paused Iran strikes to allow talks
The US ambassador said President Trump paused American strikes on Iran to create room for diplomatic talks, according to remarks reported amid the wider US-Iran conflict. The comments come as Washington and Tehran navigate a fragile calm following weeks of military confrontation. No timeline for renewed talks was given.
The US ambassador said President Trump ordered a pause in American strikes on Iran to leave space for diplomatic talks, according to comments reported by the BBC. The remarks were made amid the broader US-Iran conflict, which has included direct military confrontation between the two countries in recent months.
According to the ambassador, the pause was intended to give negotiators room to explore a diplomatic resolution rather than continuing military action. Neither the US nor Iranian governments have publicly detailed a timeline for renewed talks, and officials from both sides have not confirmed whether formal negotiations are under way.
The comments come as the region watches for signs of whether the fragile calm between Washington and Tehran will hold. Analysts have said any shift toward talks could have implications for oil markets and regional security, though officials have not outlined next steps publicly.
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